Chili Cheese Nachos

Cold, rainy weekends call for chili cheese nachos. We've had a few cold and rainy weekends lately and after being out and about during the day we've been ready to hibernate for a lazy evening in. These nachos are casual comfort for evenings like this.

Anytime, Main, Platter, Small Bites, WinterKatie SchmidtDecember 5, 2016Mexican, Green lentils, Black beans, Kidney beans, Gluten-Free, Vegan/Vegan Option, Dairy-Free, Smoked Paprika, Chili powder, Avocado, Quick-Pickled Onions, Comfort Food Comments

Lentil Stuffed Butternut Squash with Chive Hazelnut Pesto

You guys really seemed to like the Green Couscous Platter I made last year for the holidays, so I came up with another one this year that I think you'll love just as much. It makes a particularly stunning meat-free centerpiece, and is another...

Autumn, Main, Platter, Salad/Side, Sauce, WinterKatie SchmidtNovember 16, 2016Butternut Squash, Black lentils, Green lentils, Pesto, Cranberries, Quick-Pickled Onions, Gluten-Free, Vegan/Vegan Option, Holidays Comments

Fig + Avocado Salad with Dijon Balsamic Vinaigrette

This fig salad gives big returns for little effort. It's nothing more than an assembly job, but it's the type of salad I'm grateful for when it's hot out, my appetite is low, but I still want to enjoy a flavorful dish. Fresh figs take

Summer, Salad/Side, PlatterKatie SchmidtJuly 11, 2016Figs, Fennel, Avocado, Mache lettuce, Lamb's lettuce, Dijon Mustard, Balsamic Vinegar, Salad, Gluten-Free, Vegan/Vegan Option, Dairy-Free Comments

Stuffed Zucchini with Quinoa, Mint & Feta

Stuffed zucchini just feels like summer to me, especially when kept light and fresh. But to be honest, when I hear "stuffed" anything I quickly think labor-intensive steps. That's not the case here. This is a summer dish you'll....

Main, Platter, Salad/Side, SummerKatie SchmidtJuly 5, 2016Zucchini, Rhubarb, Dried Apricot, Pistachios, Mint, Feta, Gluten-Free, Quinoa Comments

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